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A senior retiree embarks on a second career as a volunteer, aiding agricultural businesses and enhancing food security. In remote forests, volunteers conduct malaria surveillance to curb its spread.</div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">18 March 2025</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Success stories</div> </div> </span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content"><div class="listData"> <div class="list-taxonomy">SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals</div> <div class="list-title"><a href="/index.php/news/unveiling-official-logo-international-volunteer-year-2026" hreflang="en">Unveiling the official logo for International Volunteer Year 2026</a></div> <div class="list-body">The selected logo was designed by Stefan Peters, a freelance designer from Germany. His creation met all the criteria, showcasing originality and visual appeal. The logo's clarity ensures it can be reproduced seamlessly across various dimensions and scales. Most importantly, it effectively symbolizes the role of volunteerism in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.</div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">20 February 2025</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Article</div> </div> </span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content"><div class="listData"> <div class="list-taxonomy"></div> <div class="list-title"><a href="/about-us/contact-unv" hreflang="en">Contact UNV</a></div> <div class="list-body">Find UNV representatives worldwide in the list below or select the relevant marker on the map.  Kindly use one of the above channels to contact UNV. 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While these activities are essential civic duties that support communities and individuals in need, they often go unrecognized. The perspective that only paid activities qualify as work stems from a widespread misconception and obscures the vital contributions volunteering makes to our communities.</div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">15 January 2025</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Article</div> </div> </span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content"><div class="listData"> <div class="list-taxonomy">SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals</div> <div class="list-title"><a href="/index.php/news/un-general-assemblys-newest-resolution-volunteering" hreflang="en">UN General Assembly's newest resolution on volunteering</a></div> <div class="list-body">The resolutions welcomes the progress made towards mainstreaming of disability inclusion and ensuring the enjoyment of the rights of persons with disabilities in volunteerism, and noting the importance of removing barriers to ensure their full, equal and meaningful participation in volunteerism.</div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">13 January 2025</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Article</div> </div> </span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content"><div class="listData"> <div class="list-taxonomy">SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals</div> <div class="list-title"><a href="/Success-stories/unv-executive-coordinators-statement-ivd-2024" hreflang="en">UNV Executive Coordinator's statement on IVD 2024</a></div> <div class="list-body">Hello [ku-zu zang po la].  My name is Toily Kurbanov [Ni gi min Toily Kurbanov in].  I am the head of UN Volunteers. [UN Volunteers gi gupen in la ] Honorable Prime Minister, Honorable Speaker, Honorable Cabinet Ministers, Honorable Leader of Opposition, Dashos, UN Resident Coordinator, UN Representatives, and most importantly, Desuups and Volunteers—thank you for being here. Standing here in front of you, I see more than just mountains; I see the people who move them.</div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">05 December 2024</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Success stories</div> </div> </span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content"><div class="listData"> <div class="list-taxonomy">SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals</div> <div class="list-title"><a href="/Success-stories/united-nations-secretary-generals-statement-ivd-2024" hreflang="en">United Nations Secretary-General's statement on IVD 2024</a></div> <div class="list-body">Whether responding to natural disasters, supporting communities in conflict or working to alleviate poverty, the selflessness and courage of volunteers shine through. And we are reminded that even the smallest acts have the power to change lives.  Our own United Nations Volunteers work to advance peace, justice and equality in 169 countries across the globe. This spirit of solidarity is the lifeblood of the Pact of the Future—adopted in September at the United Nations. The Pact illuminates a path forward grounded in trust and cooperation.  </div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">05 December 2024</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Success stories</div> </div> </span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content"><div class="listData"> <div class="list-taxonomy">SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals</div> <div class="list-title"><a href="/news/logo-competition-international-volunteer-year-2026-now-open" hreflang="en">Logo Competition for International Volunteer Year 2026 now open</a></div> <div class="list-body">The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. 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From addressing multifaceted global crises to supporting individuals in need, volunteerism embodies a spirit of solidarity, resilience, and compassion that our world so deeply needs. </div> <div class="list-date"><span class="date-display-single">04 December 2024</span></div> </div> <div class="type-container"> <div class="list-region">Global</div> <div class="list-type">Success stories</div> </div> </span></div></div> </div> <nav class="pager" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="pagination-heading"> <h4 id="pagination-heading" class="pager__heading visually-hidden">Pagination</h4> <ul class="pager__items js-pager__items"> <li class="pager__item is-active"> Page 1 </li> <li class="pager__item pager__item--next"> <a href="/regions/global?page=1" title="Go to next page" rel="next"> <span class="visually-hidden">Next page</span> <span aria-hidden="true">››</span> </a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </div> <style type='text/css'> .embeddedServiceHelpButton .helpButton .uiButton { 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